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Theories, Issues, and Contemporary Applications of Sociolinguistics

Theories, Issues, and Contemporary Applications of Sociolinguistics

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LinguisticsGeneral Sociology

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ISBN13: 9798337390284
Publisher: Igi Global Scientific Publishing
Pages: 600
Weight: 1.97
Height: 0.88 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
Sociolinguistics studies the relationship between language and society, examining how social, cultural, political, and economic factors influence language use and variation. Sociolinguistic theories provide valuable frameworks for understanding language diversity, identity construction, multilingualism, language change, and communication practices across different communities. Contemporary sociolinguistics addresses a wide range of issues, including language policy and planning, linguistic discrimination, globalization, digital communication, and the preservation of endangered languages. As societies connect, the application of sociolinguistic principles gain significance in education, media, technology, public policy, and intercultural communication, making it vital when understanding the complex dynamics of language in the modern world. Theories, Issues, and Contemporary Applications of Sociolinguistics explores the dynamic relationship between language and society. It provides both a theoretical and practical understanding of sociolinguistics by addressing its historical foundations, key schools of thought, and core concepts. This book covers topics such as cultural rhetoric, language studies, and code switching, and is a useful resource for linguists, sociologists, academicians, researchers, and scientists.

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